Secretary: Lynn Donnelly Robb
B.Sc. Biology, Lynn has lived in Springbank for over 35 years, taking on numerous volunteer roles throughout the community. She brings over 25 years of experience in education working with provincial and city parks as well as not for profits, focusing on both historical and natural history for all ages. Having spent the last ten years of her career as the Director of Conservation Education with a national NFP, she hopes to put her knowledge of program development, strategic planning, fundraising, and marketing to work with the Springbank Community Association.
Director at Large: Jan Erisman
Jan Erisman B.I.D. with distinction. Commercial and residential Interior Designer, Masters basketball athlete, basketball coach, and 30-year resident. Volunteer board member for the Springbank Area Structure Plan and the Rocky View West Recreation Board. Over 20-year member of the Springbank Community Association, Stapa member, and founding member of the Springbank Historical Society. Striving to celebrate the incredible history of Springbank while promoting our community.
Vice President: Aimee Johnston
Aimee Johnston holds a degree in kinesiology, and additional certifications in leadership and operating facilities. With over two decades of expertise in managing sport and recreation programs and facilities, where the focus has been on high-performance sports, her focus is now on community at the grassroots level. She has honed her skills in cultivating a culture of clear expectations and accountability, which is crucial for success in the dynamic sport and recreation industry. She has managed significant construction and renovation projects within the recreation sector, notably overseeing a recent $60 million expansion of a recreation facility in North Central Calgary. Her commitment to excellence ensures teams execute with precision and efficiency, driving the organization forward for the community.
Director at Large: Lynn Munro
B.Ed. with distinction, grew up on a mixed farm and now actively participates in her husband’s family ranch in North Springbank. Her two sons are the sixth generation of family to live in Springbank. Has been a committed volunteer to our local schools and sports, including minor hockey and football, and believes longevity of community is achieved through enhanced local facilities.
President: Stu Pritchard
Stu has been a resident of Springbank for the last 35 years. He is a retired senior IT marketing and sales executive with expertise in oil and gas information technology. Stu has lectured at the undergraduate and graduate level and experienced working overseas as a specialist. He is an active skier in the winter season and a cyclist in the summer.
Treasurer: Ronda Rankin
CPA, CGA, Ronda Rankin is a Springbank resident and an active outdoor recreational participant who enjoys running, hiking, and cycling in and around the community. As the President of Springbank Trails and Pathways Association (STAPA), she would like to see safe, integrated, and sustainable system of trails and pathways in Springbank which also link to the neighbouring cities of Calgary, Bragg Creek, and Cochrane. She has served in various volunteer and community organizations including the Rocky View West Recreation District Board.
Director at Large: Al Schmidt
B.Sc., MBA, CPA CMA, brings more than 35 years of real estate project management to the board, involving strategy, design, finance, marketing, construction, and property management. He is process-driven and believes that organizational responses must be consistently driven by long-term vision and stakeholder objectives.
Director at Large: Melanie Spafford
Melanie, a 45-year resident of Springbank, has a background in municipal government and IT project management. She raised her family in the area and has actively contributed to various community organizations. She is passionate about preserving and enhancing the community in Springbank.
Director at Large: Brad Wanchulak
Brings more than 20 years of executive, project management, and community leadership experience to the board. As a former semi-professional/NCAA student athlete and current executive director of a global industrial water management company, Mr. Wanchulak provides extensive international, business, and recreational development experience coupled with his community involvement as a member of various Rockyview County, Springbank, and residential area community boards. He is a father to three daughters and is driven by a long-term vision to enhance country residential living throughout the Springbank area for all residents, young and old.
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